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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,373.58 and 20,697.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,373.58 and 20,697.19 is: 32,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.58 : 20,697.19 = 20,697.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.58/20,697.19 = 20,697.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.58x = 20,697.19 × 20,697.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.58x = 428,373,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,373,570.41/13,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,031.34

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